--- title: How to Resign from the Legal Specialization Program description: To resign as a certified specialist, complete the Legal Specialization Resignation Form. --- [Skip to content](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/how-to-submit-a-resignation-form-in-the-applicant-portal#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![CA-StateBar\_Logo\_Horizontal\_White\_LargeSeal\_.png\]](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/hs-fs/hubfs/CA-StateBar_Logo_Horizontal_White_LargeSeal_.png?height=50&name=CA-StateBar_Logo_Horizontal_White_LargeSeal_.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to calbar.ca.gov](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/) [Go to calbar.ca.gov](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en?hsLang=en) 2. [Legal Specialization](https://info.calbar.ca.gov/knowledge/en/legal-specialization?hsLang=en) # How to Resign from the Legal Specialization Program 1. Open the [Legal Specialization Resignation Form](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/LegalSpec-Resignation-Form.pdf). 2. Check all reasons that apply. If you select "Other," enter the reason. Sign and date the form, then save it on your device. 3. Fill out the [Licensee Records and Compliance Inquiry Form](https://share.hsforms.com/1rxD0lFL6QhaRZJPYzKoXAwd62wt?__hstc=158387685.3d129a0917524901f353d0c36d610fd0.1718131935338.1725485849934.1725550929148.87&__hssc=158387685.14.1725550929148&__hsfp=395161345) to upload the completed Legal Specialization Resignation Form. 4. Under "Topic," select "Legal Specialization." 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Provide additional details and enter "Resign from legal specialization." If you want your certification closed on a specific date, include that date. The date cannot be after your certification end date. 6. Click "Upload Files," navigate to the folder where you saved your completed form, and select it. Then click "Submit." 7. You will receive a confirmation email after submitting the inquiry form. 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